When looking into treatment for a mental illness, it’s important to know what options you have to choose from. Not every treatment plan works for every patient, so exploring your options will help you pick one that will fit best for you. There are a wide variety of options out there.

Here is a basic breakdown of some of the most common treatment options:

• Inpatient Services: Inpatient services offer a variety of treatment options, from individual sessions to group therapy to adding opportunities to try out new hobbies or exercises, with one key difference. Inpatient is when a person stays at a facility for a long period of time during their treatment, which can help them feel more stable or not have to worry about outside factors during their healing.
• Outpatient Services: Outpatient offers the same programs as inpatient, with therapy, group therapy, and other activities, while letting the patient return home at night to continue to care for or be with their family. 

• Medication: Medication is usually used in combination with another form of treatment. Medication can be used to help the individual manage the symptoms of their mental illness in order to better focus on healing. 
• Counseling: This is the form of treatment most people think of when they imagine getting help for their mental health. Counseling, or what some people might just call “therapy,” is when you have one-on-one sessions with a professional in order to talk through what you’re experiencing. It can help you learn new skills and ways of thinking to help overcome your symptoms to lead a happier life. 
• Group therapy: Group therapy is a great option for those who might feel alone in their situation, especially in regard to recovering from trauma or substance use disorders. It brings together those working to recover from similar situations and helps them learn how others grew. This kind of therapy also provides a support network for the patient to lean on and grow in. 
• Alternative Treatments: Alternative treatments vary from wellness classes like meditation and yoga to retreats or equine therapy. If any of the above options don’t sound appealing to you, looking into alternative treatments can give you many more options for your recovery. 

Here at SUN Behavioral Health Houston, we offer many services in order to best serve you and our community. We understand that women are more proportionally affected by mental health, so we offer specific services to help women recover from trauma. We also offer services geared specifically toward adolescents who’re struggling with their mental health. 

Our programs include inpatient service and outpatient service, traditional counseling, treatment for co-occurring disorders, and even telehealth options for ease of access at home. If you’re unsure which program or service might be best for you, we’re happy to help discuss your options to find out which route you should take on your journey to mental wellness. 

SUN combines an experienced and knowledgeable staff with industry-leading best practices to give every patient a path to recovery and wellness. Our mental health programs are designed to help patients experiencing any of the following:

• Depression, hopelessness
• Thoughts or actions of self-harm
• Decreased ability (or inability) to function and complete activities of daily living
• Mood swings
• Anxiety, persistent worry, panic attacks
• Auditory or visual hallucinations (hearing or seeing things that aren’t there) or delusional thinking
• Paranoia (fear of someone or something)
• Hypervigilance (highly alert to danger)
• Increased impulsivity and risk-taking behavior